Company share buybacks: how to prevent a buyback from being void

In this episode host, Sophie Brookes, talks to solicitor Imogen Cox about share buybacks. Imogen gives an overview of the statutory rules that must be followed to prevent a buyback from being void, she also provides useful guidance on how a defective buyback might be fixed. In this episode: We outline the various aspects of the share buyback process. We outline the reasons a company might decide to buy back shares. We provide an overview of the statutory rules that must be followed during the share buyback process. We discuss the key requirements businesses need to consider when buying shares back from an individual shareholder. We outline the consequences businesses face if they do not follow the statutory rules when buying back shares. We provide some suggestions for how a business can fix a defective buyback. To find out more about the series, please visit gateleyplc.com/podcast/talkingbusiness.